Smash Bros Ultimate Sora release date: When does the final DLC character arrive?
When does Sora join the battle in Super Smash Bros Ultimate?
The day has finally arrived - the Sora release date in Super Smash Bros Ultimate is here, and it marks the end of the game's DLC rollout.
As the final character in Fighters Pass Volume 2, Sora for Kingdom Hearts is the very last character to join Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and it will be interesting to see what the developers get up to next.
Across both versions of the Fighters Pass, the growth of Super Smash Bros Ultimate has been nothing short of staggering since its launch in December 2018 - there aren't many games that get quite this much post-launch support.
But when exactly does Sora arrive in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and what else do you need to know about the final DLC character in the game? Keep on reading to find out.
When is the Sora release date for Super Smash Bros Ultimate?
The Sora release date in Super Smash Bros Ultimate has been confirmed as Monday 18th October 2021. This is a big day for fans, as it marks the conclusion of Super Smash Bros Ultimate's DLC – Sora will be the very last character to join the battle in this epic crossover game.
It's worth noting that, due to time differences between America, Japan and the UK, fans in Britain will have to wait until Tuesday 19th October 2021 for Sora to arrive. This has been confirmed on the Nintendo UK website. Keep on reading for some more thrilling time zone info.
What time does Sora arrive in Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the UK?
Although Nintendo has not revealed an official launch time for Sora in Kingdom Hearts, fans have made a fairly solid-feeling guess based on previous form.
Keeping in line with the previous DLC character arrivals, we would expect Sora to arrive in American territories first, with 9pm EDT and 6pm PDT being the US times that seem to be doing the rounds.
Here in the UK, this means that Sora should arrive in Super Smash Bros Ultimate at 2am BST on Tuesday 19th October 2021. If an official time is confirmed, we'll be sure to update this page.
Sora price in Super Smash Bros Ultimate
How much does Sora cost in Super Smash Bros Ultimate? There are two prices to be aware of - Sora on his own will cost $5.99 USD, or you can buy the entire Fighters Pass Volume 2 pack for $29.99 USD.
Translated into British money, that's roughly a fiver for Sora, or you could get the Fighters Pass for £26.99 GBP. Either way, you should be able to buy Sora from the Nintendo eShop on your Switch console, or you could buy from the Nintendo website at the link below.
How to get Sora in Super Smash Bros Ultimate
To get Sora in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, you will need to pay in either of the ways mentioned above. Once you've paid, you'll need to wait for the update to arrive. When it's downloaded and you're running the new version of the software, you should be able to access your new character.
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Who is Sora, the final DLC character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate?
Just as the leaks and YouTube videos predicted, Sora from Kingdom Hearts will be the final DLC character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
If you've played the Kingdom Hearts games in order, you'll know that Sora is a key-wielding teenager that serves as the series protagonist. He regularly crosses paths with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and numerous other Disney icons.
Sora will have his big key with him, of course, and he'll also have outfits that reflect different games – Kingdom Hearts, Kindom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance will all be represented, and there will also be a special Steamboat Willie design included.
Take a look at the trailer below to see Sora in action in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
When was the last DLC character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate revealed?
From a UK perspective, the reveal event for the final DLC character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate took place at 3pm BST on Tuesday 5th October 2021. This was an online live stream, much like a Nintendo Direct, and it was billed to last for around 40 minutes.
Who are the final Mii Fighters in Super Smash Bros Ultimate?
There were also three new Mii Fighters confirmed during the live stream, with this trio of cutesy characters closing out this side hustle corner of the Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC.
The final Mii Fighters will be Judd from Splatoon, Octoling from Splatoon, and the Doom Slayer from DOOM (also know as Doom Guy). If you're not excited yet, just look at this screenshot of the Doom Slayer wiping out Mario.
When is the Doom Slayer release date in Super Smash Bros Ultimate?
The Doom Slayer Mii Fighter release date will take place on 18th October 2021 – on that day, the Doom Guy will join Super Smash Bros Ultimate alongside Judd and Octoling from Splatoon. Each of them will cost $0.75 to buy in the game. A small price to pay, literally!
How to watch the Smash Bros Ultimate Nintendo Direct live stream
The Smash Bros Ultimate event was hosted on the official Nintendo YouTube account, and you can rewatch it right here:
This live stream was dubbed 'The Final Mr Sakurai Presents', a title which of course refers to game designer Masahiro Sakurai, the director of Super Smash Bros Ultimate who normally hosts these sorts of events.
It's sad to think that we won't see another one of these presentations, but we look forward to seeing what Mr Sukarai does next, now that his work on Super Smash Bros Ultimate is very nearly complete!
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